Lombard Garden Club members and guests will hear a program March 24 about the diminishing number of butterflies in the environment.

March 23

Barriers and Bias: Women in Leadership

7 p.m.

Downers Grove Public Library, 1050 Curtiss St., Downers Grove

Free

Andi Danis, who received the American Association of University Women’s (AAUW) Agent of Change award in 2016, will share the latest AAUW research on the topic of “Barriers and Bias: Women in Leadership.” What has held women back in elected, corporate and nonprofit positions? How has this affected society? What are the reasons and what can be done?

March 24

Native Illinois Butterflies

1 p.m.

Lombard Commons Building, 498 E. St. Charles Road, Lombard

Free

Lombard Garden Club members and guests will hear a program about the diminishing number of butterflies in the environment. Lori Stratlow Harris, from the Salt Creek Butterfly Farm, will share information about the 20 species of butterflies that can be found in local yards. She explains how they can be invited to live in yards by creating a butterfly habitat. Call (630) 916-1369 to make a reservation.

March 24

Naperville VFW All You Can Eat Fish Fry

4:30-8 p.m.

Judd Kendall VFW, 908 W. Jackson St., Naperville

$12, adults; $10, seniors; $7, children $7; free, children under 3  

The menu varies but there will be two kinds of fish, chicken, salad, vegetables, rolls, dessert and coffee. Entire menu is available at napervfw3873.org. A full bar will be available. Call (630) 420-9820 for more information.

March 24

Dinner at the Museum

7-9 p.m.

Elmhurst Art Museum, Elmhurst

$45 for museum members; $55 for non-members

The fundraiser will feature food from Chow and craft beer from Two Brothers Artisan Brewery. To purchase tickets, call (630) 834-0202 or go to elmhurstartmuseum.org.

March 25

Benefit for K9 Comfort Dogs

9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Christ Lutheran Church of Clarendon Hills, 60 55^th St., Clarendon Hills

Free

Vendors will sell books, jewelry, lotions, accessories and toys. Crafters will sell handmade jewelry, scarves, doll clothes and pottery. Proceeds from the booth rentals will go to support The K9 Comfort Dog Program for Lutheran Charity. For more information, go to YourChrist.org or call (630) 325-2220.

March 25

Take Time for Tots Day

10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Sunset Knoll Recreation Center, 820 S. Finley Road, Lombard

Free

Tots and children up to age 8 and their parents are invited to enjoy a morning of free arts and crafts, safety information, storytelling, pony rides, bounce house, balloon animals and more.

Call (630) 620-7322 for more information.

March 25-March26

Bug Bonanza

9 a.m.-5 p.m. March 25

12-5 p.m. March 26

DuPage Children’s Museum, 301 N. Washington St., Naperville

Free

Enjoy everything buggy from the grasshopper long jump to spider web weaving, coffee filter butterflies and more. Call (630) 637-8000 for more information.

March 25-March 26

All Around the House Quilt Show

10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Fischer Farm, 16W680 Grand Ave., Bensenville

$4 adults, $1 children

Quilts of all sizes, colors and ages will be on display, many of which are antique. The barn will be full of items for sale including books, patterns, blocks and quilts. Sherry Branson, A.Q.S. certified appraiser, will be at Fischer Farm both days to appraise quilts. Make an appointment with her by calling (815) 713-1963. To display quilts, contact Jonathan Sebastian at (630) 834-3152 or jsebastian@bensenvilleparkdistrict.org.

March 25-March 26

Chicago Home Show

10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Sheraton Lisle, 3000  Warrenville Road, Lisle
Free

This event offers many ideas and contractors to answer questions on upcoming home improvement projects.

March 26

Bunny Necklace Making

2 p.m. and 3 p.m. sessions

Anderson’s Toyshop, 111 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville

$5.99 per person

Children will learn how to make their own little bunny in a pouch and then join in a festive egg hunt. Call (630) 355-2665 to register. Spaces are limited.